H.B. Fuller Company has been awarded a patent for a hot melt adhesive composition comprised of a thermoplastic polymer comprised of ethylene copolymer selected from the group consisting of ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene n-butyl acrylate, ...
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has been awarded a patent for an anti-corrosion coating composition for a metal substrate comprised of no electrically conductive polymers and at least one non-electrically conductive film forming copolymer; a nitrogen ...
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ExxonMobil Chemical and Total Petrochemicals are joining other polypropylene producers seeking 2-cent/lb ($44/mt) increases effective August 1, sources said Wednesday. "Everyone is going for two (cents/lb) on the (margin) expansion," a ...
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Petrochemical producer Total has launched the new Polypropylene Lumicene Random, which helps converters to address new challenges in food packaging. Based on metallocene technology from Total's Refining & Chemicals Division, the material ...
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E I du Pont de Nemours and Company has been granted a patent for an aqueous pigment dispersion comprised of at least one dispersed carbon black pigment, an aqueous carrier and at least one copolymer. The copolymer is prepared by ...
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Cosmetic packaging provider Quadpack has introduced the new Tottles, which offer a practical solution. The layered composition of the Tottles can protect the formula inside, while its inherent 'bounce-back' flexibility enables to squeeze ...
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Dow Corning unveiled two new programs for hair shine and hair repair to give customers greater access to the company’s high-performance specialty silicone technologies. Sponsored Links Acute Pain Management Training Official ...
Clariant is celebrating the global marketing launch of its Dispersogen PL - range of dispersing agents for waterborne pigment preparations. Aimed at organic pigments and carbon blacks, the new dispersants give architectural coatings extra ...
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U.S. 8,188,183 B2 Imperial Chemical Industries has been granted a patent for an autoxidisable coating comprised of a liquid dispersion medium and a binder wherein the binder is comprised of an unsaturated copolymer which is produced by ...
China's polypropylene homopolymer imports increased 2.7% month on month in January to 385,957 mt, customs data released on Tuesday showed. PP imports rose 36.5% year on year, the data showed. Imports from Saudi Arabia edged up ...
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Dow Chemical has expanded its Fortegra line of toughening technology designed to help improve the toughness of epoxy systems for electrical laminates, as well as structural adhesives, composites, castings and coatings. The new addition, ...
Tosoh Corporation is pleased to announce its consolidated results for the first nine months of its 2013 fiscal year. The company’s consolidated net sales for the period ended December 31, 2012, amounted to ¥474.4 billion (US$5.9 ...
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U.S. 8,163,824 B2 Bostik, Inc. has been granted a patent for a hot melt adhesive comprised of a blend of 5%-40% weight of a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, the styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer is a substantially linear ...
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Plastic pallet manufacturers were out in force at ProMat 2013, displaying a variety of new products. While replacing existing pallets to keep up with damage or growth has long been a market driver for the industry, the plastic market is ...
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The Netherlands-based Royal DSM reports its Arnitel® VT perfluorinated chemical (PFC)-free breathable membrane is an environmentally sound choice for providing waterproof protection to outdoor clothing. The 100-percent recyclable ...
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